ECZ 2018 · GCE Paper 1 — Circle Theorems

The diagram below shows a circle with a tangent RWS. The points V, W, X and Y are on the circle such that XŶW = 44°, VŴY = 54° and SŴV = 39°. Calculate RŴX.

Diagram for ECZ 2018 · GCE Paper 1
  • A. 39°
  • B. 54°
  • C. 43°
  • D. 44°

Verified working — step 1

Tangent-chord: the angle between a tangent and a chord equals the angle in the ALTERNATE segment - jump across the chord.

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